The color is called “Tangerine Heather,” and I love it! The brilliant orange makes me feel so happy!

You start with a nice textured seed stitch border that continues up the sides of the blanket.

There is also a very interesting horizontal stockinette stitch that functions as a second border before the cable stitch pattern starts.

The cables are really fun to knit! They are not too hard but definitely keep things interesting! They form a beautiful textured pattern on both sides of the blanket, making it reversible!

I found this post by Jaala Spiro extremely helpful because in it she teaches how to work cables without actually using a cable needle. Not having to use a cable needle is really nice because it allows you keep your rhythm flowing and unbroken.